International Baccalaureate and Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Ancaster High School Westdale Secondary School Diploma Programme
Th The His istory of f IB IB and IB IB in in Ontario • The International Baccalaureate was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 (50 year!) as a non-profit educational foundation • There were 2790 schools in 143 countries writing last May • More than 56% of IB students are women • 369 IB World Schools in Canada: 171 in the Diploma Programme (2016) • First Canadian School in 1974 • IB Diploma Pass Rates: World Average 78% (2018) and our schools typically are greater than the World Average • 155 Universities in Canada recognize the IB Programme (2016) Page 2
IB IB in in th the HWDSB • Two Schools offer the IB Diploma Programme: • Ancaster Secondary School • Westdale Secondary School • Students apply to the IB Program in the designated IB catchment boundary in January of their grade 10 year. Basically: on the mountain; go to Ancaster, not on the mountain: go to Westdale. (Waterdown attends Westdale) • Diploma Program offered in grades 11 and 12 Page 3
IB School Catchment Boundaries Page 4
Organiz izatio ion: What is is th the IB IB mis ission? The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student. The In he Inter terna national tional Baccalaur Baccalaurea eate te Or Organiz ganization aims tion aims to to de develop elop inqu inquiring, kn iring, knowledge wledgeable a ble and c nd caring aring young people w oung people who ho help to cr help to crea eate a te a bett better er and mor and more peacef e peaceful w ul wor orld ld through inter thr ough intercultur cultural al under underst standing anding and r and respect espect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Page 5
Programmes : : What is is th the Learner Profile le? It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21 st century. IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective Page 6
Contents: What does th the Dip iplo loma Programme curriculu lum contain in? Students study The curriculum contains SIX subject groups and a core of three parts. concurrently: three subjects at higher level (240 hours each) three subjects at standard level (150 hours each) all three parts of the core The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme. Page 7
Contents: What does th the Dip iplo loma Programme curriculu lum contain in? The curriculum contains SIX subject groups and a core of three parts. Group 1: Language and Literature – English Group 2: Language: French or Spanish Group 3: Individuals and Societies Eg: Psychology or History Group 4: Experimental Science – One of Biology or Chemistry Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: Arts – Art or 2 nd Science Page 8
Th The Core: N Non-Classroom Components of f th the Dip iplo loma All three components must be completed by students to earn the Diploma and students can earn up to 3 Bonus Points towards their Diploma. Theory of Knowledge – TOK students DO get an OSSD credit for this course. Extended Essay – EE - University prep with a 4000 word essay. Creativity, Activity and Service – CAS Project with 7 Learning Outcomes. Page 9
Who is is it it for and what are th the benefit its ? • Two Diplomas! OSSD and IB • University Preparation Program • Ongoing Studies are being published on the success rates of IB Students once they enter University • Internationally Written Curriculum • Students will be exposed to curriculum that connects them to a Global Education • Transferable to Many Countries and University Acceptance • Internationally recognized and widely thought of as a quality controlled and dynamic curriculum (not just for students who plan to go Out of Province for University) • Transfer Credit • Students can apply for University credit based on their results Page 10
Grade 9 and 10: S Sample le Ti Timetable le Grade 9 Semester One Semester Two ENG1D Enriched AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1 FSF1D MPM1D1 Enriched SNC1D Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF) CGC1D PPL1O1 Grade 10 Semester One Semester Two SNC2D MCR3U CHC2D ENG2D Enriched Option** (3 rd science??) MPM2D Enriched FSF2D or other language Careers/Civics Page 11
What is is specia ial about IB IB assessment? IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability. • Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher using IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB • Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest) • The maximum diploma score is 45 points including the 3 bonus points • Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points , complete the Core and get a 4 average in their 3 HL courses Page 12
What is is specia ial about IB IB assessment? IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability. • Grade Level Descriptors developed for each subject In General: 7 Excellent performance 6 Very good performance 5 Good performance 4 Satisfactory performance 3 Mediocre performance 2 Poor performance 1 Very poor performance Page 13
IB IB Dip iplo loma • How can I get my IB Diploma in Grade 12? • 7 point marking scale • Pass each course (no marks of 1), average of 4 in 3 HL courses • Receive a minimum of 24 Diploma Points • Complete the TOK and Extended Essay • Complete CAS Example : Group 1 – Language 6 Group 2 - Second Language B 5 Group 3 - Individuals and Societies 7 Group 4 - Experimental Sciences 6 Group 5 - Mathematics 6 Group 6 - The Arts 5 Bonus TOK and EE (maximum 3) 3 IB Diploma Score 38
Ontario io Univ iversit ity Marks Conversio ion Scale le • Developed by Ontario Universities to ensure consistency around reporting of grades on the OSSD IB Grade OSSD % Range MoE 4 Point Scale 7 97-100% 4++ 6 93-96% 4+ 5 84-92% 4 4 72-83% 3 3 61-71% 2 2 50-60% 1 Page 15
Unit ited States Univ iversit ities/Colleges • Students usually apply with the Common Application – a central hub of collected references and letters for Universities to access when students apply to American post secondary institutions • Access this information through: www.commonapp.org • More than 700 Colleges use this system • The Common Application also notifies you of upcoming deadlines • Some Universities/Colleges use The Coalition , which is a similar site: www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org Page 16
Canadia ian Univ iversit ity Admis issio ions Program IB Grades and Ontario Grades and University Prerequisite Prerequisite Full IB Diploma passing all 6 OSSD and 6 4U/4M Queen’s Commerce with a minimum of 28 points, courses (3 4U courses) University excluding Bonus points. 3 HL ENG4U, MCV4U and courses reqd. Level 5 in Math other 4U math (min. and English. (No Math 80% in these 3) and Studies) 87%+ average overall. English, Math (HL ENG4U, MCV4U, Toronto Engineering recommended, no Math MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U Studies), Chemistry and and another 4U course, Physics (HL preferred). 70% in each prereq. Predicted score of 30, min. of Level 4 in courses.
University recognition: : How well ll is is th the dip iploma recognized by universities? The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. • On Dec 2016 ReLocate Magazine posted the following: • “According to UK university admissions officers, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) provides the best preparation for university for young people in the UK, with 97 per cent of admissions officers scoring the DP four or five out of five, compared to 87 per cent being scored similarly for A Levels.” • https://www.relocatemagazine.com/news/education-university- admissions-officers-favour-ib Page 18
University recognition: : How well ll is is th the dip iploma recognized by universities? The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. • University of British Columbia had on their Admissions pages (2018) : • “The International Baccalaureate Organization and UBC share a common vision – that global perspectives are key to education. That’s why so many IB diploma and certificate holders find success at UBC. In fact, of all the universities in the world, UBC is one of the top destinations for IB diploma graduates. • At UBC, we understand the IB program and we value the experience you’ve had as an IB student. Here, you can build on that experience through our impressive variety of academic degree programs where cross-discipline learning is celebrated. Join the many IB students who have already made UBC – one of the most beautiful and respected universities in the world – their academic home.” http://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/international-baccalaureate/ Page 19
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